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1⁄12 Stater - Kheriga 440 BC - 410 BC
| Silver | 0.73 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Kheriga (circa 450-410 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 410 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Silver Stater (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing left, head facing, in the center of a tetraskeles; x-e-r-ig (in Lycian) around; all within incuse square.
Script: Lycian
Comment
Mørkholm & Zahle II 8; cf. Müseler V, 45 (⅓ stater); Falghera –; SNG Copenhagen Supp. –; SNG von Aulock –; cf. BMC 23 (⅓ stater).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 Stater - Kheriga coin is that it features a unique blend of Lycian and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which is a common motif in Lycian coinage, while the reverse side features an inscription in Aramaic script, which was the language of the Achaemenid Empire that ruled over Lycia at the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during this period.
